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Metric Capacity Conversion

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Metric Capacity Conversion

Measuring jugs and containers

🥤 Part 1: Converting Between Millilitres and Litres

1. Convert these measurements to litres (L):

a) 1000 mL = _______ L

b) 2000 mL = _______ L

c) 500 mL = _______ L

d) 750 mL = _______ L

2. Convert these measurements to millilitres (mL):

a) 1 L = _______ mL

b) 0.5 L = _______ mL

c) 1.5 L = _______ mL

d) 0.25 L = _______ mL

3. Circle the correct answer for each:

Which is larger?

800 mL

1 L

Which equals half a litre?

250 mL

500 mL

750 mL

📏 Part 2: Real-Life Capacity Problems

4. A juice bottle contains 1.2 litres. How many millilitres is this?

Answer: _______ mL

5. Sarah pours 250 mL of water four times into a jug. How many litres does she have altogether?

Answer: _______ L

6. A recipe needs 0.75 L of milk. The measuring cup shows millilitres. How many millilitres should you measure?

Answer: _______ mL

7. Tick all the containers that hold more than half a litre:

600 mL water bottle

400 mL juice box

0.75 L milk carton

300 mL soft drink can

🧠 Part 3: Think and Explain

8. Explain how you convert millilitres to litres. Use an example in your answer.
9. Ben says "1500 mL is the same as 1.5 L". Is he correct? Explain your thinking.

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